Crime & Safety

Donut Shop Owner Interrupts Break-In: Royal Oak Police Blotter

Police made 52 arrests from Aug. 28-Sept. 4.

Breaking and Entering

1016 S. Main (Main Donut Stop), 9-3-14, 11:40 p.m.: The owner of the Donut Shop heard a noise in a backroom of the business. When he went to check on the noise, he saw a subject coming in through a window. The owner confronted the suspect and he retreated back out the window and fled the area on foot. The suspect is described as a younger white male, short dark hair, thin build, wearing a green shirt, and blue jeans. The case is currently under investigation. 14-29928

Larceny from an Automobile

25000 Block of Woodward, 8-30-14, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole the driver’s side front tire and rim from his Pontiac G6. 14-29583 3600 Block of Hillside, 8-31-14 – 9-1-14, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Complainant reported someone stole several items from his unlocked vehicle which was parked in his driveway. 14-29623

4400 Block of Auburn, 9-1-14, 12:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole both driver’s side tires and wheels from his Ford Fusion. 14-29629

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Larceny

5150 Coolidge (Meijer), 8-17-14, 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole a piece of lawn equipment from his work truck while it was parked in the store parking lot. 14-28935

222 E. Eleven Mile (Library), 8-28-14, 1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole his son’s unlocked bike from the library bike rack. 14-29068

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901 E. Eleven Mile (Wilson’s Market), 9-1-14, 5:17 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown black male suspect, stocky build, 35-years-old, stole her unlocked bicycle from the front of the store while she was inside. 14-29649

215 W. Fifth (O’Tooles), 9-01-14, 1:30 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole her iPhone from her purse while she was in the establishment. 14-29749

Malicious Destruction of Property

3200 Block of Elmhurst, 8-29-14 – 8-30-14, 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect put sugar and anti-freeze in the gas tank of his vehicle. 14-29311

Eleven Mile & Washington, 8-29-14, 1:34 a.m.: A security guard stationed at the Arts, Beats, & Eats event observed an unknown suspect draw graffiti on an event banner. The suspect fled prior to officer’s arrival. 14-29135

1700 Block of Dallas, 8-28-14, 11:04 p.m.: Complainant reported two (2) unknown suspects scratched the paint on her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway. 14-29124

Unlawful Driving Away an Automobile

30000 Block of Woodward, 8-28-14 – 8-29-14, 10:00 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole his red 1995 Dodge Ram from the parking lot. 14-29155

30000 Block of Woodward, 8-28-14, 10:55 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect attempted to steal his Dodge Caravan from the parking lot. 14-29169

300 Block of North Troy, 8-29-14 – 9-1-14, 8:11 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole her maroon 2002 Dodge Stratus from the parking lot. 14-29672

The following arrests were made during the period:

Three (3) Felony Warrant

Five (5) Misdemeanor Warrant

Two (2) Probation Violation

One (1) Domestic Assault

Two (2) Assault & Battery

Two (2) Operating While Intoxicated

Five (5) Driving While License Suspended

One (1) Driving While License Suspended, Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Possession with Intent to Deliver Narcotics, Driving While License Suspended

Four (4) Possession of Marijuana

One (1) Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance

One (1) Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

One (1) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Warrant

Two (2) Possession of Open Intoxicants

One (1) Trespassing

Fifteen (15) Disorderly Conduct

One (1) Disorderly Conduct, Improper Transport of Medical Marijuana

One (1) Disorderly Conduct, Open Alcohol

One (1) Malicious Destruction of Property

One (1) Soliciting Without a Permit

Total Arrests: 52

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